Hotel l'Arbre Voyageur, BW Premier Collection

There are hotels and then there are hotels with charm. This hotel is filled with charm and passion in design and service and atmosphere. This boutique hotel now under the BW Premier range is probably rightly placed with a great value for money when opting for a branded segment. The area in which the hotel may be located (a main street) and its surrounding streets may "appear" slightly shabby to those unaccustomed to the old-world charm of France, it is entirely safe and has its own charm and signature. It is a 5 min walking distance from Lille Flandres station and the historic city centre behind the hotel is also 5 mins walk away. Inside the hotel, you will be received by young smiling staff who are eager to help and ensure that you have a comfortable stay. The staff were multi-lingual. The hotel has its own bakery!!! A close-to-michelin-star in-house restaurant that is always crowded (lunch or dinner) and a separate comfort-food diner. Only be aware that food is not served 24/7 but only during reasonable food hours - breakfast, lunch and dinner time. Finally you get tastefully decorated and spacious rooms. Bathrooms and toilets are in French style - that is away from each other. Luxury amenities (from L'occitane) as well as comfortable beds and a cactus shaped pillow - well - just for a smile I guess :) Definite value for money. Will stay again whenever I visit Lille. less

My husband and I spent 5 nights in this charming modern hotel that is close to the Lille Flandres Station and the old part of the city. The staff speak excellent English and went out of their way to help, answer questions, provide directions and restaurant suggestions. Our room was spacious, with a comfortable king bed and spotless bathroom [with L'Occcitane toiletries]. It was near the elevator, but we never heard a sound. We did not have the hotel breakfast since there are plenty of places close by to get coffee, croissants, etc. We did have drinks in the bar and enjoyed the atmosphere. The location and quality of the experience make it a great place to stay. less

The hotel is well presented and our room at least was clean spacious and well detailed. It's location is interesting close but not too close to the train station and close but probably not quite close enough to the old part of town. If you book stern clear of room 17 it's really lovely but the design means the bathroom above is very noisy. less

The hotel is only 10 mins walk from the main station which is very handy. We stayed here 2 nights for a mini break. Very polite and helpful reception staff. The room was small but very clean with tea/ coffee facilities, complimentary mini bar with soft drinks and packet of crisps and sweet snack for guests to use which was very handy. Bathroom is very nice with large shower. Location of the hotel is brilliant. The only criticism I Have is about their breakfast for the guests, which is not good at all for vegetarians. Not much variety of cereals. No chopped fresh fruit ( only tinned fruit), bread without eggs is limited if you are late then that’s it just have cereal and tea. Orange juice is lovely and freshly squeezed which I loved. There were tiny bowls of mushrooms, tomatoes and baked beans but no hot dishes like pan cakes or waffles or hash browns for vegetarians. I don’t know why making things without eggs is so much of a Hassle for french hotels. I would not recommend this hotel for vegetarians unless they improve on their variety. less

This hotel is a gem. The rooms may be tiny but service, cleanliness and location make up for it. We were in room 21 just off the elevator and we thought it would be a problem but we never heard a sound. Room was very small but bathroom - and shower especially- were great. Shower had windows that opened to let out steam but hotel also has air conditioning so any heat is not a problem. We had dinner in the bistro and food was excellent including the double patty burger which just about everyone in the place seemed to be ordering. Breakfast in Jane was excellent. Maybe one of the best continentals I have ever seen. They had everything and more and it was fresh and hot. Staff was friendly and accommodating. There is a parking garage right down the street from the hotel. I didn’t ask if they had an arrangement with them but for the one night parking was 14.50 euros. The only issue is we didn’t see an elevator and had to carry our bags up and down. Otherwise this is a great place stay while in Lille. less